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PED 001
PREFACE
Physical Education is an integral part of an educational program that is designed for the
optimum development of the students through bodily movement, sports, games and other physical
activities that will lead them to a healthier and more satisfying life.
Basic Physical Education in tertiary level refers to the four courses/subjects given to the
students in the first four semesters of their curriculum program. Exercise Prescription and
Management (PED 001) is the prerequisite for the next three subjects.
This set of College Worktext 1 for Physical Education 001 is compiled for the exclusive
use of PED 001 students solely for the MSU-Buug Campus. It is a compilation of the lessons and
activities to be taken in the class, either online, blended or offline. This is compiled to make
teaching and learning easier for both the teacher and students.
This has three parts, Chapter 4 deals with the introduction of Physical Fitness, its historical
background, and components. Further, Chapter 5 is dealing with Physical Fitness Testing and
lastly Chapter 6 is Exercise Prescription and Management.
Furthermore, this worktext only desires to contribute to the holistic development of each
Filipino learner in the hopes that every college student does not just become healthy, an expert in
his field but one who truly loves fitness. To add on, this worktext aspire that health is the key to
have a satisfying, happy and quality life.
Ma’am Ping
DEDICATION
This worktext is lovingly dedicated to all my colleagues in the profession and to all our
loved ones. Thank you for the inspiration.
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Dedication ___________________________________ ii
References ___________________________________
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Physical fitness
Learning Objectives:
1. Recognize the history of physical fitness in the world and in the Philippines.
2. Analyze and differentiate the components of physical fitness.
3. Conduct a Physical Fitness Test.
4. Present the importance and usage of physical fitness component on one’s daily
routine.
What does physical fitness mean to you? Do you consider physical fitness only applies to
elite athletes and sports enthusiasts? Do you have to train as hard as elite athletes to gain physical
fitness attributes and benefits? Do you consider yourself to be physically fit?
Content
Physical fitness refers to the ability of your body systems to work together efficiently to
allow you to be healthy and perform activities of daily living. Being efficient means doing daily
activities with the least effort possible. A fit person is able to perform schoolwork, meet home
responsibilities, and still have enough energy to enjoy sport and other leisure activities. A fit person
can respond effectively to normal life situations, such as raking leaves at home, stocking shelves
at a part-time job, and marching in the band at school. A fit person can also respond to emergency
situations - for example, by running to get help or aiding a friend in distress.
To wrap it up, Physical Fitness is generally defined as a set of abilities that an individual
possesses in order to perform specific types of physical activity efficiently and effectively. It is
also the ability to carry out to alertness and vigor, without undue fatigue, and with enough energy
reserve to meet enjoy leisure time. Likewise, it is the ability to function efficiently and effectively,
to enjoy healthy, to resist disease, and to cope with emergency situations.
Greece
Roman
YMCA
• In 1901 the first master’s degree program in physical education started at Teachers College
in Colombia
• In 1903 Delphine Hanna appointed first female full professor of physical education
• In 1908 the first high school swimming pool was built in Detroit
• In 1911 the National Park service was formed which is known as an agency of the United
States federal government that manages all U.S. national parks, many american national
Philippines
Friedrich Jahn
The father of our more modern physical education classes, who was a teacher in the early
1800s who began teaching a program of outdoor physical education activities for students in the
secondary schools where he taught.
Learning Activity
4.1 Timeline
Cite three important events of Physical Fitness and enumerate its contribution.
Note: For online and blended learning log in to
www.msubuug.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/2913724558731603
Assessment
4.2 Look Beyond
1. Name four challenges that the physical fitness is facing during the new normal.
2. Name four ways or means to hurdle the challenges you’ve enumerated on item No. 1
Health Related Fitness (HRF) – is the ability of the body to meet the demands of daily physical
effort and activity, to have enough energy for unexpected emergencies and to enjoy the feeling of
well being that regular exercise brings.
The 5 components of physical fitness are often used in our school systems, health clubs and
fitness centers to gauge how good a shape we are truly in. The 5 components that make up total
fitness are:
• Cardiovascular Endurance
• Muscular Strength
• Muscular endurance
• Flexibility
• Body Composition
Total fitness can be defined by how well the body performs in each one of the components of
physical fitness as a whole. It is not enough to be able to bench press your body weight. You also
need to determine how well you can handle running a mile etc.
Performance Related Fitness (PRF) – components are associated more with performance than
good health. To compete in selected sporting activities, one develops a high level of Health-
Related Fitness plus Performance Related Fitness.
There are six skill-related fitness components: agility, balance, coordination, speed, power,
and reaction time. Skilled athletes typically excel in all six areas.
5. Power is the ability to move the body parts swiftly while applying the maximum force of the
muscles. Power is a combination of both speed and muscular strength. For example, fullbacks
in football muscling their way through other players and speeding to advance the ball and
volleyball players getting up to the net and lifting their bodies high into the air.
General Health
Functional Capacity
Weight Management
Cardiovascular Health
Disease Prevention
Learning Activity
4.3 : Label Me
What to do?
Collect one picture of each component of physical fitness and label it.
2. What is the importance of health related and skill related components in our daily life?
Learning Objectives:
A. Personal Data
Name: ___________________________________ Gender: ________ Age: ______
Please read the questions carefully and answer each one honestly by putting a check or
ticking.
YES NO
1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and you should only do
physical activity recommended by a doctor?
2. Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity?
3. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical
activity?
4. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness?
5. Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in
your physical activity?
6. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your
blood pressure or heart condition?
7. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?
It is important that you answer all questions honestly. The PAR Q is a scientifically and
medically researched exercise selection device. It complements exercise program, exercise testing
procedures and the liability considerations of attendant with such programs and testing procedure.
PAR Q, like any other pre-exercise screening device, will misclassify a small percentage of
prospective participants, but exercising screening method an entirely avoid this problem.
Warning: Please consult your instructor if you have a YES ANSWER on the PAR Q Test before
you proceed to the series of Physical Fitness Testing
Reference:
Corbin, et.al. 3rd Edition. Concepts of Fitness and Wellness. McGraw Hill Companies, USA,
2000.
• Equipment:
12 inch high bench (or a similar sized stair or sturdy box), a watch
for timing minutes.
• Procedure
Step on and off the box for three minutes. Step up with one foot
and then the other. Step down with one foot followed by the other foot.
Try to maintain a steady four beat cycle. It's easy to maintain if you say
"up, up, down, down". Go at a steady and consistent pace.
• Measurement/Scoring
At the end of three minutes, remain standing while you
immediately check your heart rate. Take your pulse for one minute (e.g.
count the total beats from 3 to 4 minutes after starting the test).
Source: Canadian Public Health Association Project (see Canadian Home Fitness Test)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPbmoq5V6AA
Name of Activity: Partial Curl-Up Test (from the Connecticut Physical Fitness Test)
• Purpose: The curl-up test measures abdominal strength and endurance, which is important in
back support and core stability.
• Equipment: a flat, clean, cushioned surface, meter stick, tape, recording sheets, and pen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziO-8Cel17Q
https://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/curl-up-partial.htm
• Equipment: Mat
• Procedure
While performing this exercise, make sure to keep your spine long and straight, and don’t
stare down at the ground! Keep your gaze about 6 inches in front of your fingertips, which will
also help you maintain a straight spine. When you lower down, make sure those elbows get all the
way to 90 degrees so you can achieve maximum results from this exercise.
• Scoring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVfWdQTyEMs
• Equipment: Mat
• Procedure:
A standard push-up begins with the hands and toes touching the floor, the body and legs in
a straight line, feet slightly apart, the arms at shoulder-width apart, extended and at a right angle
to the body. Keeping the back and knees straight, the subject lowers the body to a predetermined
point, to touch the ground or some other object, or until there is a 90-degree angle at the elbows,
then returns back to the starting position with the arms extended. This action is repeated without
rest, and the test continues until exhaustion, or until they can do no more in rhythm or have reached
the target number of push-ups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l3ySVKYVJ8
Activity 5: Flexibility
• Purpose:
This simple test is designed to measure the flexibility of your hamstrings and lower back.
• Equipment:
Ruler
• Procedure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBrF5VfxrmM
Activity 7: Agility
• Purpose:
• Equipment:
• Procedure:
This test requires the person to run back and forth between two parallel lines as fast as
possible. Set up two lines of cones 30 feet (9.15m) apart or use line markings, and place two
blocks of wood or a similar object behind one of the lines. Starting at the line opposite the
blocks, on the signal "Ready? Go!" the participant runs to the other line, picks up a block and
returns to place it behind the starting line, then returns to pick up the second block, then runs
with it back across the line.
Two or more trails may be performed, and the quickest time is recorded. Results are
recorded to the nearest tenth of a second.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcj_xdwLnNc
Activity 8: Balance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG6AWc1qqgM
Activity 9: Coordination
• Procedure: Wad up a sheet of notebook paper into a ball. Bounce the ball back and forth
between the right and left hands. Keep the hands open and palms up. Bounce the ball 3 times
with each hand (six times total), alternating hands for each bounce.
• Scoring: Two trials are allowed, and the best time is recorded to the nearest 2 decimal places.
The timing starts from the first movement (if using a stopwatch) or when the timing system is
triggered, and finishes when the chest crosses the finish line and/or the finishing timing gate is
triggered.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Zv5zAfaHio
• Procedure (see also variations below): the athlete stands side on to a wall
and reaches up with the hand closest to the wall. Keeping the feet flat on
the ground, the point of the fingertips is marked or recorded. This is called
the standing reach height. The athlete then stands away from the wall, and
leaps vertically as high as possible using both arms and legs to assist in
projecting the body upwards. The jumping technique can or cannot use a
countermovement. Attempt to touch the wall at the highest point of the
jump. The difference in distance between the standing
• Scoring: The jump height is usually recorded as a distance score. See the
vertical jump norm table to rate scores. For more information, see a selection of vertical jump
test results. It is also possible to convert jump height into a power or work score.
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=sergeant+jump&docid=607999530733142396&mid=97D9B
E0D910DDB5D88F097D9BE0D910DDB5D88F0&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
• Procedure: The person to be tested stands or sits near the edge of a table, resting their elbow
on the table so that their wrist extends over the side. The assessor holds the ruler vertically in
the air between the subject's thumb and index finger, but not touching. Align the zero mark
with the subjects fingers. The subject should indicate when they are ready. Without warning,
release the ruler and let it drop - the subject must catch it as quickly as possible as soon as
they see it fall. Record in meters the distance the ruler fell. Repeat several times (e.g. 10 times)
and take the average score.
Calculation: Calculate the average distance the meterstick fell. Use the table below to determine
how long it took the ruler to fall the measured distance (distance in cm, time in seconds). The table
is based on the following formula, where d = the distance the ruler fell in meters, g = the
acceleration of gravity (9.8 m/s^2), and t = the time the ruler was falling (seconds)
t = sqrt ( 2d / g )
1 0.045 51 0.323
2 0.064 52 0.326
3 0.078 53 0.329
4 0.090 54 0.332
5 0.101 55 0.335
6 0.111 56 0.338
7 0.120 57 0.341
8 0.128 58 0.344
9 0.136 59 0.347
11 0.150 61 0.353
12 0.156 62 0.356
13 0.163 63 0.359
14 0.169 64 0.361
15 0.175 65 0.364
16 0.181 66 0.367
17 0.186 67 0.370
18 0.192 68 0.373
19 0.197 69 0.375
20 0.202 70 0.378
21 0.207 71 0.381
22 0.212 72 0.383
23 0.217 73 0.386
24 0.221 74 0.389
25 0.226 75 0.391
26 0.230 76 0.394
27 0.235 77 0.396
28 0.239 78 0.399
29 0.243 79 0.402
30 0.247 80 0.404
31 0.252 81 0.407
32 0.256 82 0.409
34 0.263 84 0.414
35 0.267 85 0.416
36 0.271 86 0.419
37 0.275 87 0.421
38 0.278 88 0.424
39 0.282 89 0.426
40 0.286 90 0.429
41 0.289 91 0.431
42 0.293 92 0.433
43 0.296 93 0.436
44 0.300 94 0.438
45 0.303 95 0.440
46 0.306 96 0.443
47 0.310 97 0.445
48 0.313 98 0.447
49 0.316 99 0.449
• Scoring: There is a scoring table on the make your own Reaction Timer page where you
can rate your score.
• Note: Record your score and or result on Laboratory Sheet Summary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nheOQILMZJQ
Warning: Please consult your instructor if you have a YES ANSWER on the PAR Q Test before
you proceed to the series of Physical Fitness Testing
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5.2 Assessment
What is Exercise Prescription? Exercise prescription commonly refers to the specific plan
of fitness-related activities that are designed for a specified purpose. It is based on the individual's
level of health and fitness, and his or her aims. Due to the specific and unique needs and interests
of the individual, the goal of exercise prescription should be successful integration of exercise
principles and behavioral techniques that motivates the participant to adhere, thus achieving their
goals.
• Frequency
o How many times a week for an activity?
o For sedentary individuals, start with 2-3 days/week of aerobic exercise and build
up to 5 days/week. Help to establish an exercise routine.
• Intensity
o How hard to exert?
o Someone new to exercise should start at a low intensity (60%), but health changes
occur at a moderate exercise intensity (80%)
• Type
o Which type of activity agreed with the exercising individual
o Should be enjoyable, affordable, and achievable
• Time
o How long in minutes
o This does not include the warm up or cool down.
o 10 min bouts of exercise can be accumulated throughout the day
Exercise is physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of
conditioning any part of the body used to improve health and maintain fitness.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and American Heart Association (AHA)
recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity or 75 minutes of vigorous physical
activity weekly. The time intervals should be at least 10 minutes or more per session.
Moderate physical activity should raise and maintain your heart rate to 50 - 70 percent of
your maximal heart rate. For a 40-year-old, this would equate to a heart rate in the 90 - 126 range.
Vigorous physical activity should raise and maintain your heart rate to 70 – 85 percent of
your maximal heart rate. That would equate to a heart rate in the 126 - 153 range for a 40-year-
old.
The type of exercise depends on the individual's fitness goal. The different types of exercise
vary according to its needs and its effects. Some types of exercise improve flexibility and muscle
strength. Others use the large muscles in your body to build heart strength. Still others increase
endurance. The three types of exercises fall into following categories-aerobic, strength
conditioning, and flexibility.
1. Aerobic/pulse rated exercises are any type of activity that utilizes oxygen to fuel your muscles.
It involves the ability of the heart, lungs, and the circulatory system. Any exercise that
repetitively uses the large muscle of your arms and legs for a sustained period of time can be
aerobic. Examples of aerobic exercises include brisk walking running, jumping rope, bicycling
or stationary cycling, swimming, star climbing, rowing, and cross-country skiing. Sports that
involve continuous running, such as basketball and soccer, also are aerobic exercises.
Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) - is the maximum number of beats the heart can beats in 1
minute. To determine in a simpler method is to subtract one’s age from 220 (Tulio: 2010).
Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) refers to the range between resting and maximum heart rate.
For example, 10-year-old with a resting heart rate of 80 has a heart rate reserve of 130 (220 – 10
= 210; 210 - 80 = 130)
Target Heart Rate (THR) refers to the heart rate needed to gain a training benefit. It is
divided into five different levels or zones based on percentages of maximum heart rate achieved
Five Zones/Levels:
Zone/Level 1: 50% - 60% of maximum heart rate. This level is used for extended period
of exercise with the purpose of building endurance. The body will burn fats as fuel to this level.
Zone/Level 2: 60% - 70% of maximum heart rate. This level is also used to build
endurance, while helping to strengthen the heart. It is a moderate intensity that allows the
individual to continue for an extended period of time.
Zone/Level 3: 70% - 80% of maximum heart rate. This level is known the target heart rate
zone, is where optimal aerobic training takes place. Overload occurs and aerobic gains are
maximized in this zone.
Zone/Level 4: 80% - 90% of maximum heart rate. This level is referred to as the anaerobic
threshold and begins working anaerobically, as opposed to aerobics. Interval training usually takes
place in this zone.
Zone/Level 5: 90% - 100% of maximum heart rate. This is referred to as oxygen debt,
meaning the cardio-respiratory system can no longer supply oxygen to the working muscles to
sustain movement at the current pace. Pushing to this zone/level would lead to injury and danger
if you are not extremely fit.
Karvonen Method
Example:
A 16-year-old girl is figuring zone 2 in her training exercise with resting heart rate of 85
beats per minute would look like this:
Computation
To improve muscular strength and endurance, the best way is through weight training,
using either free weights or weight machines. It is an efficient way to strengthen your muscles.
Strength-conditioning exercises are called resistance exercises (Fahey, et.al., 1994).
Yoga
The word Yoga comes from die Sanskrit word "Yuj" meaning to yoke, join or unite. This
implies joining or integrating all aspects of the individual-body with mind and mind with soul – to
achieve a happy, balanced and useful life and spiritually, uniting the individual with the supreme
being. (Cedric Taylor @http://www.iyengar-yoga.com/yoga/).
Pilates
What is Pilates? Joseph Pilates called his method Contrology (from control and Greek –
Aoyia). The Pilates method seeks to increase the strength, flexibility and control of the body.
Pilates is a body conditioning routine that helps to not only build flexibility, but also strength,
endurance, and coordination (Roberts, 2002).
1. Do not stretch to the point at which you feel discomfort or pain. Stay within a
comfortable range. Any discomfort is a signal that you have stretched too.
2. Stretch slowly and smoothly and never bounce or make jerking movements.
3. Sustain the stretch. Pause for 10 to 20 seconds when you have reached a full stretch, and
hold the position so your muscles and joints have enough time to benefit from the stretch
(Fahey, et. al 1994).
6.2 Assessment
On you own:
1. What are the types of exercises?
2. Give the distinction of each type.
3. Among the types of exercises, what is the most favored or like and Why?
a. General warm up
The general warm up should consist of a light physical activity, like walking,
jogging, easy swimming, stationary bike riding, skipping or easy aerobics. Both the
intensity and duration of the general warm up (or how hard and how long), should be
governed by the fitness level of the participating athlete. Although a correct general warm
up for the average person should take about five to ten minutes and result in a light
sweat.
The aim of the general warm up is simply to elevate the heart rate and respiratory
rate. This in turn increases the blood flow and helps with the transportation of oxygen and
nutrients to the working muscles. This also helps to increase the muscle temperature,
allowing for a more effective static stretch. Which bring us to part two.
b. Static stretching
There’s quite a bit of controversy about whether static stretching should be included
in the warm up, and recent studies have shown that static stretching may have an adverse
effect on muscle contraction speed and therefore impair performance of athletes involved
With the first two parts of the warm up carried out thoroughly and correctly, it is
now safe to move onto the third part of an effective warm up. In this part, the athlete is
specifically preparing their body for the demands of their particular sport. During this part
of the warm up, more vigorous activity should be employed. Activities should reflect the
type of movements and actions that will be required during the sporting event,
including sports specific drills and technical drills.
d. Dynamic stretching
During this final part of an effective warm up it is also important to keep the
dynamic stretches specific to the athlete’s particular sport. This is the final part of the
warm up and should result in the athlete reaching a physical and mental peak. At this point
the athlete is most prepared for the rigors of their sport or activity.
1. Head rotation
Starting position:
• Stand with your legs straight,
• Place your feet at shoulder-width,
• Keep your hands loosely at your sides.
Exercise: 20 REPETITIONS
• Rotate your head clockwise and counter
clockwise.
2. Forearm rotation
Starting position:
• Position as above, hands rose to shoulder height.
Exercise (Perform dynamic forearm rotation at the elbow):
• 30 seconds inwards,
• 30 seconds outwards.
3. Arm rotation
Starting position:
• Place your legs at shoulder-width,
• Keep your arms straight at your sides.
Exercise (Perform both arms rotation simultaneously):
• 20 times clockwise,
• 20 times counter clockwise,
• 20 times in opposite directions.
Starting position:
•Place your legs at shoulder-width,
• Keep your arms straight at your sides.
Exercise: 20 REPETITIONS
• Perform both shoulders rotation clockwise and
counter clockwise.
5. Wrists rotation
Starting position:
• Fingers clasped.
Exercise: 60 SECONDS
• Perform wrists rotation in both directions.
6. Torso swings
Starting position:
• Stand with your legs straight,
• Place your feet at shoulder-width,
• Bend your torso forward 90 degrees,
• Raise both arms straight to the outside.
Exercise: 15 REPETITIONS TO EACH SIDE
• Perform the most extensive movements to the left
and to the right.
• Look at the hand you are lifting.
Starting position:
• Place your feet at shoulder-
width,
• Keep your knees straight while
performing the exercise.
Exercise: 40 REPETITIONS
• Count the bends made to the left
leg 1, the right leg 2 and
straightening the body 3.
• Join your legs and try to touch
your forehead to your knees (stay like this for a few
seconds).
8. Hips rotation
Starting position:
• Place your hands on your hips and your head straight.
Exercise: 10 REPETITIONS
• Perform extensive hips rotation.
• Perform the exercise 10 times clockwise and 10 times
counter clockwise.
9. Knees rotation
Starting position:
• Place your feet slightly apart, and hands on hips.
Exercise: 10 REPETITIONS FOR EACH LEG
• Raise your knee-bent leg.
• Perform knee rotation to the right and to the left.
• Change the leg.
2. Conditioning
During the conditioning phase, you perform the exercise that produces fitness benefits,
such as calorie burning, building endurance or muscle strengthening that lasted 15 to 45
minutes. You may choose an aerobic exercise, such as swimming or the elliptical jogger, or you
may lift free weights, perform circuit training on weight machines or play a high-intensity sport
such as soccer or basketball.
The cool down phase ends your exercise session with recovery time for your body. Cooling
down requires you to keep moving after you end the conditioning phase lasted 5 to 15 minutes.
Cool down movements should allow your heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature to return
slowly to normal. A gradual decrease in physical activity, such as slow walking, is a good way to
cool down. You can also perform a few stretching movements to cool down.
On your own
6.4 Assessment
My Exercise Hub
Create or collect a maximum of five (5) pictures each phases of exercises: warm up
exercises, conditioning and cool down exercises
The body's main physiological support systems are the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, digestive, immune, nervous, and endocrine systems.
The skeleton creates a supporting framework and protects the body's vital organs. The
bones also act as a reservoir for calcium and other minerals. Weight-bearing exercise strengthens
your bones and helps prevent osteoporosis.
Exercise also increases muscle strength, coordination, and balance. Your muscles (and
connective tissue linking the bones) are important for maintaining upright posture against gravity
and enabling movement. They also produce heat. Movement of the joints lubricates them with
synovial fluid, reducing stiffness. Stretching exercises can facilitate mobility and flexibility of the
joints, increasing your range of motion.
At the center of the cardiovascular system is your heart. Along with the blood vessels, it
forms a network for carrying blood containing oxygen and nutrients to the body, and removing
waste (carbon dioxide). Physical training strengthens your heart and normalizes blood pressure,
lowering your risk of heart disease.
The blood vessels are supported by the lymph vessels and nodes (which make your immune
cells). The lymphatic system removes toxins and returns them to the blood circulation. Exercise
boosts lymph flow, thus promoting a healthy immune system, which is crucial for fighting
infections.
Your nervous system consists of the brain and nerves. Its function is to receive, store,
process, and send information. It controls functions such as heart rate and breathing, as well as
motor movement. Exercise calms your nervous system, as a result of better circulation and reduced
muscle tension. Recent studies have shown that regular exercise may also improve thinking skills
and enhance memory.
The endocrine system is closely associated with the nervous system. It sends hormones to
the body to control growth, blood sugar levels, body temperature, and metabolism. Exercise
regulates your hormonal balance, enhancing organ function and physical fitness, and lifting your
mood.
The lungs provide the body with oxygen, which is necessary for cellular survival. Exercise
increases the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the body and contributes to the elimination of carbon
dioxide. The effects of exercise on respiration are seen almost immediately.
Your digestive system breaks down food into usable nutrients and eliminates waste
products. Over time, it tends to get sluggish and works less efficiently. Exercise contributes to
proper functioning of the digestive system, and aids the elimination of waste.
Physiological adaptations vary from one person to the next. Major factors, according to
the Centers for Disease Control, include the intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise, along
with age and initial fitness level.
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1. Overload
To make improvements in your fitness you need to overload your body. Overload principle
state that doing more than normal is necessary.
The acronym FITT is an appropriate guide in helping an individual apply the overload
principle:
2. Progression
This principle states that there is a need to gradually increase overload to achieve optimal
benefits. It is important to progress slowly with consideration and emphasis on the FITT formula
to minimize occurrences of overuse injuries.
3. Specificity
Your exercise program must be specifically related to your training goals. This means you
need to overload your muscles in the best way for your particular purpose. For example, the
training you do for building a hot set of 6 pack abs is very different to the training to the training
to improve your physical performance for martial arts.
Your exercise program should be designed specifically to get you to this goal. Your
exercise program for total body fitness would include:
Aerobic exercise/Cardio
Flexibility
Resistance exercises
etc.
4. Individuality Principle
Remember this from school? "Everyone is different, which means everyone is special”
This means that when you take up an exercise program, you're going to get different results.
5. Reversibility
"Use it or lose it
Were you ever really good at something when you were younger? And then years later,
after trying it again, you discovered "I just ain’t what it used to be". Well then, you've experienced
the principle of reversibility. The exact same thing happens with fitness training. If you stop
exercising, gradually the gains that you initially made begin to disappear.
6. Adaptation/Use
This is the principle that emphasizes the body’s increasing ability to cope with the load
being brought about by the training program.
7. Variation
This is the principle that gives consideration in maintaining the interest of the exercising
individual.
8. Time Pattern
This is the principle that gives consideration to the preferred time of the exercising
individual.
9. Recuperation/Recovery
This is the principle that states that the body requires recovery periods between exercise
training session in order to adapt to the exercise stress.
Create your own Physical Fitness Work Out Video for a minimum of 3 minutes to five
minutes with the following contents:
Goal:
Frequency:
Intensity
Time:
Type:
Please name what type of conditioning exercises or exercise proper you wanted to
engage.
6.7 Assessment
Reflective Diary:
Describe your Physical Fitness Journey and how do you find it?